Cathy said: "The red circle started to rise in the middle and swirled around twice, like the centre of a lollipop.

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"Later it took on a different form, appearing as blisters all over my torso, rapidly spreading.

"The rashes and blisters that appeared were devouring my entire body all the way down to my legs."

After years trying to discover the origin of her symptoms, Cathy was taken to a specialist hospital where countless doctors inspected her and conducted more tests.

Cathy added: "By summer this year, it was all over my head, torso, arms, legs, hands and feet.

"Also, my hair was starting to fall out and my teeth started to break off but doctors still had no idea what was wrong.

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When a half-crescent shaped mark appeared on Cathy's skin in 2013 she first suspected she was suffering ringworm. But over the years her condition worsened, with blisters covering 95 per cent of her body

"I was stripped naked in front of specialists from heads of every medical department, all trying to find out what was wrong with me.

"I've easily seen over 75 doctors easily, dealt with 20 one-to-one specialists, had more than ten CAT scans and five full body MRIs.

"I've lost track of amount of biopsies but they are well over 70, more than 40 skin scrapings and hundreds and hundreds of blood tests, it's amazing that I have any blood left.

"I think I've had ever test under the sun and still there are a lot of unanswered questions."

In August, she was diagnosed with a rare form of T-cell lymphoma and now Cathy is undergoing cancer treatment in the hopes it will keep her alive.

WHAT IS LYMPHOMA?

Lymphoma is the most common blood cancer and occurs when the cells of the immune system grow and multiply uncontrollably, according to the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
T-cell Lymphoma can develop in lymphoid tissues such as the lymph nodes and spleen, as well as outside lymphoid tissues including the skin, liver, nasal cavity and others.
Common symptoms can include: swelling of the lymph nodes, fever, unexplained weight loss, sweating, chills, lethargy and itching.
Izumi Nakano, Associate Director of Patient Services at the LRF, said: "With more than 70 subtypes of lymphoma, it is critically important newly diagnosed patients and their caregivers receive the most accurate and up-to-date information.
"We work diligently with our distinguished Scientific Advisory Board to ensure the Foundation provides the lymphoma community with helpful educational resources and in-person programs.
"As well as individualised support through our Helpline."

Cathy said: "There have been a lot of times where I thought I was dying but I've just had to try to keep as positive as I can and keep looking for answers.